# Ransomware groups grow revenue by almost 40% in Q1 2026

> Ransomware revenue rose nearly 40% year-on-year Groups leverage dark web access brokers Criminal operations show surprising resilience In the first quarter of the year, ransomware groups increased their revenue by…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ransomware-groups-grow-revenue-by-almost-40-percent-in-q1-2026?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a1ecdf0f8ceb298e3e431a1)
- **Published:** 2026-06-02
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #cybersecurity #groups #ransomware #revenue #almost #grow #rapid7 #access
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